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When you move - you score.
Alecko Eskandarian, making his Galaxy debut because of the pre-game injury to Alan Gordon, scored 7:52 into his career with his new club, side footing a Todd Dunivant long ball into the net from eight yards. Two Revs defenders inexplicably let Esky go and paid the price.
Edson Buddle was the last Galaxy player to score on his debut in June 2007.
The Galaxy are desperate for goals.
Oft-injured Chivas USA forward Alecko Eskandarian, who has scored just six goals in 18 games since joining the club from Real Salt Lake in January 2008, was traded today to intrastadium rivals the Galaxy.
To make room for the 26-year-old forward, the Galaxy waived midfielder Josh Tudela who has played 23 games for the club since being selected in the 2007 SuperDraft. Chivas USA received allocation money and a conditional pick in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft.
"This move allows us greater flexibility in terms of our roster and salary budget," said Chivas USA Coach Preki.
Eskandarian, the 2004 MLS Cup MVP when with DC United, has 28 goals and 12 assists in 122 games during his seven-year MLS career. He has two starts in seven appearances this year and is eligible to make his Galaxy debut on Saturday against New England.
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Jeff on Chivas USA Striker Eskandarian Traded to Galaxy; Galaxy midfielder Tudela Gone: Count the number of mistakes Tudela makes in a game, and you won't fin ...
James on Chivas USA Striker Eskandarian Traded to Galaxy; Galaxy midfielder Tudela Gone: Very Sad day for Chivas USA fans Nick. :( Death to Hamilton & Preki ...
Richard Cabeza on Chivas USA Striker Eskandarian Traded to Galaxy; Galaxy midfielder Tudela Gone: Gordon misses 5 goals per game... watch him next game and count the mi ...
The Wolf on Chivas USA Striker Eskandarian Traded to Galaxy; Galaxy midfielder Tudela Gone: If healthy, Alecko is an updgrade over Gordon as a starting forward. K ...
ben on Chivas USA Striker Eskandarian Traded to Galaxy; Galaxy midfielder Tudela Gone: Correction, he's not that old (I looked in the wrong line) however unl ...
ben on Chivas USA Striker Eskandarian Traded to Galaxy; Galaxy midfielder Tudela Gone: wtf we could have gotten rid of Kirovski or Sanneh for example... ol ...
Ramon Chupaverga on Chivas USA Striker Eskandarian Traded to Galaxy; Galaxy midfielder Tudela Gone: And Alan Gordon is still with the team? Sheesh! ...